Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Tickners CP53
The Bateson 355B carries 2,335kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 665kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,335kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 665kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | 1 |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 2,335kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 665kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 355B and the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,335kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 665kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 665kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,335kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B or the Tickners CP53 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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